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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 821.73 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 821.73 and 182.54 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 821.73 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/821.73 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 821.73 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 149,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,998.59/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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